china’s relocation policy
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China’s Relocation Policy. What is China’s rationale for moving so much of its rural population into cities?. Why are some Chinese opposed to the urbanization initiative?. What are some effects accelerated urbanization will have on Chinese culture? . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
China’s Relocation Policy
What is China’s rationale for moving so much of its
rural population into cities?
Why are some Chinese opposed to the
urbanization initiative?
What are some effects accelerated urbanization will
have on Chinese culture?
Consider your opinion: would you be a proponent or opponent of the policy?
Consider again the Three Gorges Dam
Consider again the Three Gorges Dam
The Trade-Off?• A price tag of $25 billion U.S. dollars • The 440 mile reservoir that was created eliminated
more than 100 towns and over 1,000 historical sites, and forced 1.2 million people to move– Industrial sites that are now underwater may leak
hazardous chemicals• The change in the river’s depth and flow has altered
the river’s ecology and making a living through fishing is no longer feasible for many who live along the river
In 30 years, another planet earth will be needed for China’s
appetite for raw materials
• China currently consumes:– 1/3 of the world’s steel– ½ of the world’s concrete
• 70 % of China’s lakes and rivers are polluted• 1/3 of the country is consistently exposed to
acid rain• There is an increasing number of premature
deaths from diseases like to air pollution
• Pollution travels! Up to 25% of smoke, soot and pollutants in Los Angeles, CA can be
traced to China!
Pudong – China’s financial center in 2013
• THE question facing China…
How can China curb pollution and resource consumption without crippling the economy?
(…because an economic slowdown could lead to
social/political instability!)
